Compliance and Technical Advisory Board Meeting - June 26, 2026

The Compliance and Technical Advisory Board (CTAB) met on Friday, June 26, 2026, at 9:05 AM. Chairwoman Juanita Sepulveda presided with Vice Chair Jason Vasquez and commissioners Davis, Garcia, Regard, Spiller, Fullerton, and Pollock present. A quorum was established. The board approved minutes from May 22, 2026, and a consent agenda item before reviewing two Certificate of Appropriateness cases.

Consent Calendar

• Meeting Minutes (May 22, 2026): Approved unanimously via roll call vote (Davis aye, Garcia aye, Regard aye, Spiller aye, Pollock aye, Sepulveda aye).
• Consent Agenda Item: Approved unanimously via roll call (same tally).

Discussion Items

Case 1: CTAB Case 2026 – 322 Lay Street (Fence and Driveway)

• Applicant: Matthew Chessler and Alia requested a Certificate of Appropriateness to install a 4-foot tall steel post and wire front yard fence with a pedestrian gate and two driveway gates, plus a concrete ribbon driveway on the northeast side.
• Staff Recommendation: Approve the fence with stipulations (solid 4x4 wood posts, maximum height 4 feet, only one driveway gate installed behind the front facade plane); deny the ribbon driveway (finding E) and recommend using the existing western driveway.
• Discussion: Applicants argued for functionality (two-generation household, child, dog, security, and prior water line leaks from gravel driveway). They noted similar fences exist in the neighborhood. Commissioners debated historic guidelines (2012 and 2022) vs. functionality and safety. A motion was made to approve staff's recommendations.
• Vote: Motion carried (Davis nay, Garcia aye, Regard aye, Spiller aye, Fullerton aye, Pollock nay, Sepulveda aye). Applicants were advised to work with staff to finalize compliance.

Case 2: CTAB Case 2026-132 – 522 East Evergreen (Driveway Width)

• Applicant: Arian, with Carlos and his mother, requested an 18-foot wide concrete driveway at the northeast corner of the lot.
• Staff Recommendation: Approve a 10-foot wide driveway with a 12-foot approach (curb cut flare).
• Discussion: Applicant cited lack of on-street parking due to nearby hospital, angled house orientation, three vehicles, and an inaccessible rear alley. A letter from the neighborhood association was submitted. Commissioners considered site constraints and historic guidelines. A compromise of 16 feet was proposed, with an option to add 2 feet using permeable surfaces (e.g., grass crete).
• Motion: Approve a solid concrete driveway up to 16 feet wide, with an approach no wider than 18 feet, and allow an additional 2 feet (to reach 18 feet total) using a permeable surface, subject to staff coordination.
• Vote: Motion carried (Davis aye, Garcia aye, Regard aye, Spiller aye, Fullerton aye, Pollock aye, Sepulveda nay).

Key Outcomes

• Case 1 (322 Lay Street): Fence approved with staff stipulations; ribbon driveway denied. Applicant to submit updated site plan and work with staff.
• Case 2 (522 East Evergreen): Driveway approved at 16 feet wide (solid) with option for additional 2 feet in permeable material. Applicant to coordinate with staff for final design.
• Meeting adjourned at 10:35 AM.